McKinney, TX – August 7, 2016 – On August 9th the Charge return to McKinney to open up their final series with the Chicago Bandits. The three game series is set to start Tuesday at 7:30 at the Ballfields at Craig Ranch. The Charge has won 5 of the first 7 meetings this season and look to continue this trend to move up in the standings as the NPF season nears its end.
The game on Tuesday, August 9th will be a Donation Drive benefiting Promise House. Bring any (1) one item off of the following wish lists and you receive (1) half-price ticket at the box office:
Wish list names: Hang Time, Home Sweet Home, Power Packs, Rub-A-Dub-Dub
https://promisehouse.org/how-to-help/our-wish-list/
All of the items will be donated to children of Promise House. Promise House embraces homeless, runaway and at-risk youth, giving them needed support, encouragement and hope to live a better life. The Promise House programs cover the vital needs of youth, including emergency shelter, transitional living, pregnant and parenting teen services, individual, group and family counseling, street outreach and educational intervention.
Join us at 7:30 to help a child in need and get your half-price ticket to support your Dallas Charge!
About Dallas Charge?The Dallas Charge, headquartered in McKinney, TX, began competition in the National Pro Fastpitch league in 2015. The Charge provide elite softball players the opportunity to pursue a professional career and inspire the next generation of professionals. Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, the Charge organization and its players are committed to demonstrating leadership in community involvement, entertainment, and professionalism. Follow the Dallas Charge at www.dallascharge.com
About National Pro Fastpitch:?National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), an Official Development Partner of Major League Baseball since 2002, provides elite female athletes with an opportunity to pursue a professional career in diamond sports beyond their collegiate success. The 2016 NPF season will be televised on CBS Sports Network. Coverage includes the NPF College Draft presented by Bownet on Thur., April 14, followed by 23 regular-season games, a Championship Series Preview Special and the 2016 NPF Championship Series. The NPF recently announced that the Scrap Yard Dawgs, located in The Woodlands, Texas, will join the Akron Racers, Chicago Bandits, Dallas Charge, Pennsylvania Rebellion and USSSA Florida Pride for the 2016 season. National Pro Fastpitch players hail from the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands and New Zealand, representing the most accomplished and talented athletes in the sport of women’s softball.
Note to Media
Photos and b-roll of players is available. Interviews with the league commissioner are welcomed, and top players from each team are accessible immediately. If you’re interested in pursuing story angles about professional softball for women, please don’t hesitate to contact us.